Leasing Info & FAQs

We’ve got you covered with answers to all your Lakeside living questions you may have, plus a few more that you may have forgotten to ask.  If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out at 972.703.5308.  We’ll be happy to help! 

Austin Ranch is a master-planned community built on 1,900 acres of beautiful land reminiscent of the Texas Hill Country. Currently, we have more than 2,700 apartment homes with The Hudson, The Boat House and Thousand Oaks; corporate campuses on the north side, retail shops in Austin Square and at The Boat House; a dog park and additional restaurants at The Shacks; and single-family homes in Austin Waters. We will be building for the next ten years, in the hope of reaching 10,000 apartment homes and additional retail to support our growing community.

Getting started is easy with our straightforward application process. Simply fill out the necessary details, and we’ll evaluate based on your overall credit report, rental history, and criminal background.  Click the link below to download our full list of rental requirements.
 rental requirements & guidelines.

We do not hold any apartment homes, however our quote sheet can reserve pricing for up to 48 hours to finalize your application process. Our pricing does fluctuate daily, so we recommend asking a leasing agent for a quote.

We offer various lease terms at The Boat House. Usually, our lease terms range from 5 to 15 months.

Great news! For a fully approved application, no deposit is required. However, a conditionally approved application may necessitate a security deposit of up to one months rent. A $200 administrative fee is charged per home as well as a $80 per person application fee for every applicant over 18. Call the leasing office for additional details.

Moving trucks are not permitted to enter the garages. Please utilize street parking to unload at the nearest elevator location. Feel free to ask the leasing agent for maps and directions to these locations

The following companies provide service to The Boat House:
Water: Don’t worry – we set that up for you!
Electric: Our preferred electricity provider is Reliant Energy – 1-855-353-7736 www.reliant.com/myhome
Cable, Phone & Internet: AT&T provides phone, internet & cable to The Boat House. Call 877-910-0501 or visit www.att.com/uverseconnect to get service.

We adore our furry friends, and we welcome your 4-legged family members! We accept dogs (certain breed restrictions apply) and cats only. You are limited to 2 total pets per apartment, pet rent and certain pet rules apply:

-$400 Non-refundable pet fee
– Monthly pet rent is $25 per pet.
– We require all pets to register with pet screening before moving in.
– We do not have any weight restrictions on pets, but certain breed restrictions do apply. Call the leasing office for further questions regarding our pet policy.

The Boat House offers free WiFi at our indoor and outdoor community areas including the Resident Lounge, The Pier, the Grind fitness center and Pier 36 surrounding the pool.

The Boat House is proud to be a smoke-free community. This means that all our common areas (indoors and outdoors) as well as ALL apartment and townhome interiors and exteriors are non-smoking, creating a healthy and clean community for our current and future residents.

We participate in a community-wide recycling program for all residents who want to participate. Our door-to-door valet trash service will pick up your trash and recycling at designated times Sunday through Thursday. You can purchase your own recycling trash bags from local retailers or Amazon.
We built The Boat House with energy conservation in mind. In fact, this community can boast that 98% of all lighting installed will be LED to conserve energy.

All neighborhoods within Austin Ranch are located in the highly sought-after Lewisville Independent School District.

Elementary School: Homestead Elementary School Distance 4.6 miles

Middle School: Arbor Creek Middle School Distance 4.3 miles

High School: Hebron High School Distance 3.5 miles

Yes! We would love to have your friends and family join our community. Current residents who refer a friend receive a $250 rent credit after move-in. Ask any of our leasing agents for details on this program.